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Ride To Conquer Cancer

By On March 4, 2012 In Events, Queens With No Comments Permanent Link to Ride To Conquer CancerPermalink

My amazing friend Ebere will be participating in the 2012 Ride To Conquer Cancer. We lose too many people each year to cancer, with many still struggling to with the aftermath. Ebere is taking on this challenge to support a dear friend of hers who is a cancer survivor (Chinyere Eni).

I want to support both these women by drawing attention to the Ride and hopefully raise funds their pledge. Please follow the link and let’s all work together together to get rid of cancer. Visit 2012 Ride to Conquer Cancer.

 

Warsan Shire – poetry

By On August 23, 2011 In Queens With No Comments Permanent Link to Warsan Shire – poetryPermalink

This woman’s words take my breath away. I found out about her when her poem “For Women Who Are Difficult To Love” got acclaim and a few blogs started posting it. Her poetry is raw as women’s emotions – pure, diabolical, warm and calming all at once. I never tire from reading her latest posts and following her on Twitter. To my sisters out there, check out her poetry and see how much we all relate regardless of nationality or background. I know she’s performed in Ottawa and I hope to catch her in Toronto soon.

Warsan versus melancholy - Tumblr

Les Nubians ‘Afrodance’

By On June 11, 2011 In Music, Queens With No Comments Permanent Link to Les Nubians ‘Afrodance’Permalink

These ladies are amazing. Its been a while since we’ve seen new music from them, but Les Nubians are back with their latest single ‘Afrodance’. Their ecclectic style, enthusiastic sound and funky videos have always captivated me. And this video is no different – great displays of various African designs and hair textures. Bravo ladies!

Anna Keenan Photography

By On June 7, 2011 In Photography, Queens With No Comments Permanent Link to Anna Keenan PhotographyPermalink

She’s a double wammy. An awesome photographer and an equally awesome person. Anna has a great eye for capturing captivating photos. I’ve had the pleasure of knowing her for a few years now and am continously amazed at her photos. She truly does ‘shoot from the heart’ and uses her lens to capture the world with all its boldness and colour.

Check out her blog and see where she draws her inspiration.

Cheers Anna!

Sway – How She Move

By On June 3, 2011 In Music, Queens With No Comments Permanent Link to Sway – How She MovePermalink

One of my clients, Tamla Matthews, was recently featured in a great piece by Sway Magazine. Writer Alison Isaac spoke with Tamla about her long love affair with dance. Tamla is passionate about dance and its evident through this piece. Whether getting young kids active during their phys-ed classes or engaging with busy working moms; Tamla is focused to get folks fit while dancing and enjoying themselves. To learn more about her, check out the article or drop by any one of her classes.

How She Move- Choreographer Tamla Matthews

Interview with ListenMR

By On June 1, 2011 In Events, PR Facts, Queens With No Comments Permanent Link to Interview with ListenMRPermalink

I had the amazing pleasure of being interviewed by the dynamic duo of Mahsa and Rashel of ListenMR last week at the Raise It Up For Your Ma Dukes event. It was a packed house so we chatted across the street and it was very chill and comfortable describing the event with these ladies. Also featured is Anna Keenan, a great photographer/artist who was showcasing some of her work at the show. Check it out and enjoy!

Dionne Bromfield “Foolin”

By On May 23, 2011 In Music, Queens With No Comments Permanent Link to Dionne Bromfield “Foolin”Permalink

She’s only 14 and got the voice of a veterned soul singer. Having Amy Winehouse as her God mother definitely helps, but as I’ve said – nothing beats raw talent. Can’t forget the trademark Mark Ronson beats that put Amy on the map. Dionne also has a great song with Diggy Simmons called ‘Yeah Right’.

Bet we’ll be hearing more from this young star very soon.

Joey Schmoey

By On May 19, 2011 In Photography, Queens With No Comments Permanent Link to Joey SchmoeyPermalink

I wish this lovely lady posted on her Tumblr more often nowadays but she’s a busy bee. But when she does, its some great pics. From the yummiest fashion pics to thought provoking images. Stay up on this page as I definitely enjoy seeing things Through her Lens…

http://joeyschmoey.tumblr.com/

Vloggers

By On May 15, 2011 In Queens With No Comments Permanent Link to VloggersPermalink

Seeing smart women do great things is always reassuring in this industry. I had the pleasure of becoming good friends with Mahsa Shamsipour a few years back and I’m so proud to see the hard work her and her sister, Rashel, have put into their latest project – their vlog, Listen MR.

Both social media experts and creative people, its great to see how their video blog has grown.  With their handy camera, they hit up some great events around our city as well as discussing interesting topics around women business owners. Keep it up ladies!

http://listenmr.com/